Taking the Surname of Your Wife Upon Marriage
Although it’s not common, a man taking the surname of his wife upon marriage is possible. Couples sometimes do this in an effort to change the unequal practice of women taking their husband’s surname. Or in some cases, the wife’s surname just represents the couple better.
The process for a man taking his wife’s surname is different to when a woman takes her husband’s surname. When a woman takes her husbands surname, only a copy of the marriage certificate is needed by organisations. However, when a man takes the surname of wife, he files a Deed Poll. This allows him to get all documents and records into his new name, without any problems or delays. Husband and wife are then known by the same surname.
Other non-traditional choices upon marriage include double-barrelling surnames or meshing surnames.
To change your name...
- Fill in our online application form
- Receive your Deed Poll in the post
- Sign and date your Deed Poll
- Update records into your new name
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